2024 Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference

Elesha Storey is the CEO and Founder of The DASHING Nation™ - Dying to Achieve Success and Happiness IN God. A Christian lifestyle brand based on the dash between our birthday and glory that represents the life in between. Addressing mind, body and spirit through books, music and media.

She is a triple threat excelling in the oratory, literary, and musical fields.
Her literary work has been noted in publications such as The Texas Observer for her short story, “U-turn.” (https://www.texasobserver.org/short-story-winner-immaculate/) .
She best known for her an Amazon best-seller, “Dashing Life Stories 30-Day Devotional” which has empowered individuals and groups seeking to enhance their dash through greater awareness of God’s love and plan for their life. She has also penned two children’s boos that address the educational needs and societal norms of today. In addition, her long-awaited memoir, “Turning Points” weaves a “Storey” of life, decisions, and consequences that we all can relate to.

Ms. Storey has written, co-produced and released her first single and music video called "Dashing" that is available on all prominent platforms where you can buy or download music.
More than an author and motivational speaker, Elesha Storey has also made a name for herself as a businesswoman on the rise. She has been invited as a keynote class speaker for Capital One and SCORE's “Getting Down to Business” and has also appeared on podcasts, social media, and radio shows such as comedian Michael Colyar’s Morning Show spreading her message of hope and purpose. Elesha has served as a Clubhouse Co-host for the EnrichHer chat room inspiring others with her success story as an entrepreneur.

Under Elesha’s leadership, The DASHING Nation continues to make its mark. Goldman Sachs selected her as 1 of 150 Black female entrepreneurs in its 2022 inaugural cohort to groom promising entrepreneurs for growth and deeper impact as part of its initiative to impact ONE MILLION BLACK WOMEN. She has also been recognized by the NAACP and selected as 1 of 20 grant recipients (of 17, 000 submissions) by Beyonce's BeyGood Foundation.
To whom much is given much is required. As this booming entrepreneur is poured into, she remains committed to investing and pouring into others as a motivational speaker, mentor, coach, and author, creator, connector and role model.
Thus, Elesha works with faith based and nonprofit organizations such as facilitating a DASHING Bible Studies for entities such a Bible Beauty Co. and Carter Temple CME Church in Dallas, TX.

While her days are busy with writing, creating and The DASHING Nation, this Indianapolis native still finds time for family, friends, and fun. Elesha is an active member of One community Church in Plano, Texas where she has served in the choir, hospitality, and life group ministries. Ms. Storey is a proud graduate of Indiana University where she received a Bachelor of Social Work. This began more than 25 years of experience as a leader in the HR field utilizing her passion, creativity, and skills to advance organizations. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and shares that her greatest achievement is being the mother to her son, David. Elesha is dedicated to her personal and professional mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, inspiring and equipping others to find and embrace their purpose and eternal life in God. She is dedicated to continuing to highlight others and to tell her “Storey” as that is who she is and literally her last name.